Harriet Lane Johnston beaded jacket to match gown (W.40.17.1)
Description
Jacket Black crape silk, beaded in black glass beads, designed by Worth of Paris. Fully-lined in black silk taffeta and interlined with muslin. Has small turned down collar with full length set-in sleeves. Collar, cuffs, and hem trimmed with 3'' fringe and 3'' strand of black beads every inch. Varying size of black beads used to create a contoured design of flowers and swirls on front and sleeves.
Sheer lace overdress. Belonged to Harriet Lane Johnston. White lace with white embroidered flowers. Bodice has sort cap sleeps. Aroundneckline is a slightly gathered 5in wide band of ecru or light tan lace. A .5in wide white lace band stands up from neck. Pink ribbon flowers and green ebroidered leaves are stitched around neckline. Back closure with hooks and eyes at neckline and waist. Open placket from waist is 15.5in long.
Provenance
Harriet Lane- Donor [Mrs. Patty Lane Eldridge Sebrell]
